When creating a new check, we need to define the checks we wish to run. If this parameter is not supplied then the check will be based on a configured check type for each entity category.
The checkType is make up of a comma separated list of the types of check we wish to run.
The order is important, and must be of the form:
- Entity Check (if you’re running this). Choose one from the available options
- ID Check (If you want this)
- PEP Checks (again if you want this, choose one of the options)
Entity Checks - One of:
- “one_plus”: Checks name, address and DoB against a minimum of 1 data source. (also known as a 1+1)
- “two_plus”: Checks name, address and DoB against a minimum of 2 independent data sources (also known as a 2+2)
ID Checks - One of:
- “id”: Checks all of the identity documents, but not necessarily the entity itself independently. Use this in conjunction with a one_plus or two_plus for more.
Fraud Checks - One or more of:
- “fraudlist”: Checks to see if the identity appears on any known fraud lists. Should be run after KYC/ID checks have passed.
- “fraudid”: Checks external ID services to see if details appear in fraud detection services (e.g. EmailAge or FraudNet)
PEP Checks - One of:
- “pep”: Will only run PEP/Sanctions checks (no identity verification)
- “pep_media”: Will run PEP/Sanctions checks, as well as watchlist and adverse media checks. (no identity verification)
- NOTE: These checks will ONLY run if either the KYC/ID checks have been run prior, or it is the only check requested.
Pre-defined combinations (deprecated):
- “full”: equivalent to “two_plus,id,pep_media” or “pep_media” if the target is an organisation.
- “default”: Currently defined as “two_plus,id” or “pep” if the target is an organisation.
- NOTE: These options are now deprecated and support for these options will be eventually halted. Please specify check_types explicitly.
Custom:
- By arrangement with Frankie you can define your own KYC check type.
This will allow you to set the minimum number of matches for:
- name
- date of birth
- address
- government id
This allows for alternatives to the “standard” two_plus or one_plus (note, these can be overridden too).
Profile:
- “profile”: By arrangement with Frankie you can have a “profile” check type that applies checks according to a profile that you assign to the entity from a predefined set of profiles.
The profile to use will be taken from the entity.entityProfile field if set, or be run through a set of configurable rules to determine which one to use.
Profiles act a little like the Pre-defined combinations above in that they can map to a defined list. But they offer a lot more besides, including rules for determining default settings, inbuild data aging and other configurable features.
They also allow for a new result set top be returned that provides a more detailed and useful breakdown of the check/verification process.
Entity Profiles are the future of checks with Frankie Financial.